SAT Subject Tests

SAT Subject Tests allow you to differentiate yourself in the college admission process or send a strong message regarding your readiness to study specific majors or programs in college. These are the only national tests for college admission where you choose the subjects that best showcase your achievements and interests.

Many leading universities in the U.S. require or recommend SAT Subject Tests. Some universities also use Subject Tests to place students into the appropriate courses. Based on your performance on the test(s), you could potentially fulfill basic requirements or receive credit for introductory-level courses.

Test Dates, Registration Deadlines, and Score Releases

Subjects Available:Literature
U.S. History
World History * only offered on this date, August, and DecemberMathematics Level 1
Mathematics Level 2
Biology E/M
Chemistry
Physics
French
German * only offered on this dateSpanish
Modern Hebrew * only offered on this dateItalian * only offered on this dateLatin * only offered on this date and in December

Subjects Available:Literature
U.S. History
World History * only offered on this date, June, and AugustMathematics Level 1
Mathematics Level 2
Biology E/M
Chemistry
Physics
French
Spanish
Latin * only offered on this date and in June

Subjects Available:Literature
U.S. History
World History * only offered on this date, August, and DecemberMathematics Level 1
Mathematics Level 2
Biology E/M
Chemistry
Physics
French
German * only offered on this dateSpanish
Modern Hebrew * only offered on this dateItalian * only offered on this dateLatin * only offered on this date and in December

Additional Fees

About the Tests:

SAT Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase what you know in specific subject areas where you excel. There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics, and science.